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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
7
The Carbondale Cycle Club repairs a fire damaged Watt house furniture on Lincoln Avenue. They gain 468 from insurance, consider moving to Van Bergen residence on North Church Street, and seek a lease termination with landlord W. W. Watt. Dues rise for one year to cover losses. move expected with new members joining.
The sermon condemns dancing as harmful in its associations and dress, compares its influence unfavorably to the theater, and notes a preference for cards over dice. He jokes about teaching euchre with dominoes and references other amusements like a back parlor post office game and kissing games.
Construction proceeds at Anthracite Park with a large steel frame raised and more frames to follow. A 110 foot stack, about 3 feet in diameter, alters the site. Completion is not expected before February 1.
A large force labored on Main Street yesterday as the old track from Hotel Anthracite to Eighth Avenue switch was removed. Passengers were moved between these points during the transfer. The gauge was narrowed between the switch and Main Street while new rails were bolted to metallic ties in preparation for concrete setting.
Local residents Mrs. S Bigart and daughter Beat tice of Dunmore and Miss Nettle Daniels of Nay Aug have returned home after visiting Mrs. G W Osborne on Archbald Street. Mr and Mrs FR Manville return from Concord New Brunswick where they visited their son Keith. Elsie Love visits in Brooklyn New York. George Cross in New York City. Percy Bundey departs with friends in this city. Mr and Mrs W J HI have returned from their wedding tour. Councilman Williams with a hand injury on the Ontario and Western is able to be out. Rev Mr Lux preached at Berona Baptist church yesterday. J W Aitken returned from Cuba and Mexico.
Mamie Roberts entertained many guests at her parents home on Second Street Saturday evening. The party featured games and refreshments with Miss Hoberts praised as an excellent entertainer. Attendees included numerous Misses and several men, and the memory of the night was to be enjoyed for some time. Meanwhile John T. Williams, recently injured in the Delaware and Modean colliery, was taken to Dr. Thompsons hospital in Scranton for hip surgery after a diagnosis of a fractured hip and mobility difficulties.
Miss Daisy Sweet hosted a Saturday evening reception on Railroad Street for guest Miss Grace Winner of Clark's Green. The event featured singing, instrumental music, and refreshments attended by many local residents and out of town guests. Jurors for January and February were named, and several community notices follow including funerals, visits, lodge meetings, and moves.
A Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertisement urges mothers and others to trust the product for sudden night coughs and labored breathing in children and adults. It claims to soothe irritation, stop coughing, and cure the cold, with Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
Archie Boyd and a competent company will interpret the Village Postmaster in a farm life drama praised by multiple papers as a vivid rural stage portrayal with broad humor and realism.
Crowded houses expected for Mr. Shea and The Manh o War s Man at the Academy of Music this evening. The American star writes and acts in an American subject with strong local appeal. The Nelson sisters headline at the Gaiety for the first three days, supported by a first class burlesque troupe.
An advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic that restores appetite and rebuilds the system after illness. It cites a testimonial from Henry F. Sturrevant of Brockton Mass praising Vinol for his wife’s recovery from grippe and notes a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A specialty troupe featuring the Rose Sydell London Belles company is described as part of a broader performance lineup. The text highlights the ensemble as a notable act within a theatrical or variety show setting with emphasis on its distinctive musical and dance numbers.
The Henry B. Harris company presents John J. McNally's comedy Courted Into Court at the Lyceum next Tuesday evening. The production promises witty humor and a wealth of catchy musical selections with a strong cast including Maud Huth Billy S Clifford and other notable players.
The Grand Rapids Herald lauds Ernest Gamble as a polished singer with strong voice, breadth, and masterful interpretation. He is slated to perform at the parish house tomorrow evening under the Conservatory’s auspices, signaling high potential among American artists.
In a Utah exchange a man asks why his latest wife is disliked by relatives. The reply notes her habit of calling him "my husband" instead of "our husband" revealing tensions over ownership and propriety.
A medical advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and touts constitutional remedies. It promises one hundred dollars for any cataract deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for a circular from Cheney & Co of Toledo, with testimonials and a patent pill claim.
Army defeated Navy 17 to 4 in a postwar era annual clash before 25 000 spectators. West Point, led by Rockwell Clark and Casad, overwhelmed Annapolis with strong line play and decisive advances, Wade scoring late for Navy to avoid a shutout amid a host of dignitaries including Secretary of War Elihu Root and Admiral McNair.
Williamsport High School defeated Scranton High at the Newberry Athletic Club on Thanksgiving Day. Wall, Williamsport’s fullback, stood out with three of four touchdowns, four goals from conversions, and two field goals, highlighting a remarkable performance.
From the New York Sun a study shows four ex presidents living at three historical periods. It lists Cleveland Harrison Madison Monroe Adams Jefferson and others, detailing who was alive during each presidency and noting periods with three or four ex presidents living simultaneously.
A collage of classified notes seeking dressmaking, musical entertainment, printer supplies, and various domestic and clerical jobs in Scranton and surrounding areas. Listings mention address fragments such as 215 Adams Avenue and 9 Washington Pavenuio with scattered names like Louise Shoemaker and J Bauer conductor.
Lost on Wednesday a white cow and a cat near a car belonging to Andrew Opkin of Jessup. Reward offered for finder.
The document lists assets and liabilities including resources such as checks and other currency items, due from banks and bankers, commercial paper, call loans, time loans, loans on bonds and mortgages, investments in stocks and bonds, miscellaneous assets, and a capital stock fund. Liabilities show capital stock, undivided profits, deposits including those due to the Commonwealth, and amounts due to banks and bankers. The page is signed by notary public and officials, dated December.
Train departures from Scranton and connections to Philadelphia New York Bethlehem Geneva and Buffalo listed with times and intermediate stops. Pullman parlor and sleeping car service on all trains between Wilkes-Barre Scranton and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Saratoga Bridge. Reservations advised at 2% Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa.
Train schedule from Beranton to Carbondale and Cadossa lists 16 55 a m departures and 2 00 p m connections to Carbondale Scranton. Returning trains depart Carbondale at 4 50 p m and arrive Beranton at 7 40 p m with Sunday service to Cadons and Cadowla listed. Names Andersen OG and TP Ay appear in credits.
Sept 1 timetable lists trains from Feranton to New York and intermediate points via Frie railroad with Hawley service. Local fares show 70h p.m. and 225 nm. Returning trains reach Beranton at 6.0 a.m. and 4.18 p.m. with corresponding schedule details.
A. B. Riggs, proprietor, advertises cleaning privy vaults and pools at the corner of Mulberry and near Bicke's drug store. Main street address given. telephone listed. No odor noted in the description.
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